Summary of HDLs
What will be an ideal response?
1. originate in liver. Garbage truck: removes cholesterol from cells
2. contains higher percentage of protein and phospolipids (very dense because of high protein content)
3. high levels associated with reduced risk of heart disease
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What will be an ideal response?
Describe the optimal way to increase caloric intake for an underweight individual
Patrick weighs 250 pounds and is trying to lose weight. He decides to start an exercise program and starts walking (2 mph) for 30 minutes, five days a week. This activity burns 0.044 kcal/kg body weight/minute
How many additional kcal will Patrick burn each week with this exercise regime? A) 290 kcal B) 560 kcal C) 980 kcal D) 750 kcal
Metabolic syndrome is related to a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that include _____
a. low fasting blood glucose levels b. abdominal obesity c. low LDL levels d. high HDL levels e. low blood pressure